Representation in Collections: An MLIS student research project to increase diversity in an academic library's collections

Authors

Cara M. Cadena, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Erica Schiller, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Abstract

As part of a university-wide initiative, an MLIS practicum student under the collections manager was charged with determining the current level of diversity, recommending methods for improvement, and articulating strategies for maintaining diversity in collections going forward. Topics of discussion include assessment strategies for e-journals, successes and pitfalls, and insights gained from faculty in relevant departments.

Comments

Poster presentation at the 2021 Mi-ALA annual conference

ScholarWorks Citation

Cadena, Cara M. and Schiller, Erica, "Representation in Collections: An MLIS student research project to increase diversity in an academic library's collections" (2021). Presentations. 99.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/library_presentations/99